This highly detailed travel guide covers the entire state, from Virginia Beach to the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Great Dismal Swamp. All the best hikes, canoe trails, whitewater routes, from an author who has hiked the Appalachian Trail from start to finish three times! This is a book for all seasons, taking you from the sun-drenched shores in the summer to the ever-beautiful hills bathed in fall color to the snow-covered peaks that offer winter fun. Scenic drives are recommended, so you can catch the best of Virginia on film, if you wish. Places to stay and eat to suit all tastes and budgets. Sightseeing sections tell you of the best attractions. ..". contains a great deal of useful information on outdoor activities." Prodigy Travel Board. "Leonard Adkins has done it again! Clear, easy-to-read maps and crisp photos make the book visually interesting.... It's a must for anyone who loves to hike, bike or auto-tour in the Old Dominion." Charleston Daily Mail. "Virginia's 'something for everybody' is well revealed in Adkins' descriptions." Bon Voyage. "This is the ultimate guide to romantic weekend getaways." San Antonio Express. "The authors introduce travelers to lesser known treasures of Maryland and Virginia." Library Journal. "Wraps up lodgings (including many inns), restaurants and attractions in appealing weekend getaway packages.... A nice attention to detail." Washington Post.
This is a book for all seasons, taking you from the sun-drenched shores in the summer to the ever-beautiful hills bathed in fall color to the snow-covered peaks that offer winter fun.
Guide to WV's premier state park includes maps, lists & drawings of flora/fauna, and a historical overview of the timbering frenzy at the turn of the last century. Trail guide and natural history guide.
Virginia: A Guide to Backcountry Travel & Adventure
Like asking a trusted friend for advice, this series gives the low-down on the most entertaining and educational places to go with younger children.
West Virginia: A Guide to Backcountry Travel & Adventure
Adventure Guide to West Virginia Rail Trails
A comprehensive guide to Virginia and West Virginia’s best paddling trips with routes for every type of paddler, including access points, difficulty ratings, special points of interest, history and more.
Each campground profile gives unbiased and thorough evaluations, taking the guess work out of finding the perfect site.
Introduction and orientation to the Boy Scouts' National Jamboree, held at the brand-new high-adventure camp, the Summit Bechtel Reserve, in the scenic New River Gorge region of West Virginia.
Hiking the Old Dominion: The Trails of Virginia